Delbert
Boy nameDelbert has been given to 47,056 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1932.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
47,056
Peak year
1932 (1,038 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -45%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Delbert's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #319 |
| 1925 | #167 |
| 1950 | #278 |
| 1975 | #627 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Delbert — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Delbert
Delbert Mann
American television and film director (1920–2007)
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Delbert.
FAQ
How popular is the name Delbert?
Delbert has been given to 47,056 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Delbert peak?
Delbert peaked in 1932, when 1,038 babies were given the name.
Is Delbert a girl or boy name?
Delbert is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Delbert are boys).
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